The Bachelor of Science in Applied Developmental Psychology prepares students for entry-level work and graduate study in a variety of developmental and human service careers. The program covers basic areas of human developmental psychology across the life span with a special focus on processes and principles of developmental change. Elective packages may be chosen to focus preparation toward attainment of individual student objectives such as child development interventions, pre-counseling, graduate study and others.

What will I study?

Elective packages may be chosen to focus preparation toward attainment of individual student objectives such as applied development interventions, pre-counseling, and graduate study.

Additional tracks may be developed by the student in consultation with faculty advisor.

Students may choose some courses from other disciplines to gain a broader perspective about human development.

Students will:

• Complete two quarters of field work in a community setting that provides human service;
• Participate in a community service project, as a group, in CEDP 490, Capstone in Developmental Psychology.

Required Courses

CEDP 313 Child and Adolescent Development (4)
CEDP 314 Adult Development (4)
CEDP 315 Psychology of Human Relations (4)
CEDP 316 Psychology of Adjustment (5)
CEDP 319 Psychological and Behavioral Assessment (4)
CEDP 320 Developmental Theories and Applications (4)
CEDP 321 Introduction to Developmental Methods (4)
CEDP 322 Lab in Developmental Methods (1)
CEDP 324 Human Learning (4)
CEDP 402 Behavior Modification (4)

Field Study (Winter and Spring only - eight credits required over two consecutive quarters):

CEDP 492 Field Study in Child Issues and Problems (4)
CEDP 493 Field Study in Adolescent Issues and Problems (4)
CEDP 494 Field Study in Adult Issues and Problems (4)

Summative Courses (one course required):

CEDP 490 Senior Capstone in Developmental Psychology (4)
CEDP 490A Senior Capstone: Minds and Vines: The Psychology of Wine (4)
CEDP 491 Senior Thesis (by faculty invitation only)

Electives:

You must also complete 4 of the following courses. If you are planning on entering a school or mental health counseling program then you should complete the courses with an asterisk plus one more (as they are a prerequisite for those  graduate programs).

* CEDP 444 Introduction to the Counseling Profession (4)
* CEDP 468 Tests, Measurements & Evaluation (4)
   CEDP 476 Child and Family Guidance (4)
* CEDP 483 Group Dynamics (4)

  PSYC 302 Abnormal Psychology  (5)

Students preparing for the Ed.S. in School Psychology should consider taking coursework in the biological basis of behavior. This course does not count as a required elective. A course that meets these needs is offered through the psychology department:

 PSYC 420 Biological Basis of Behavior (5)